Canon EOS-10D Digital Camera

Pros: Professional quality SLR, Interchangeable lenses, 6.5 Megapixel low-noise CMOS sensor, customized functions, metal body.
Cons: Big size compared to compact pocket cameras, expensive but still a value in its class.

Take a look at more pictures of this camera, on my profile page. Welcome to my world. My journey in the world of photography began 20 years ago in India. My brother in law came to visit us ...

Pros: High resolution, low noise, significantly improved AF, quieter.
Cons: Smallish viewfinder. No spotmeter. Slow USB connection.

Note: since I reviewed this camera, Canon came up with the new Digital Rebel, which has pretty much the same guts as a 10D, with a plastic yet still well-built body, slightly less control but otherwise almost equal image quality, all for an even more brea ...

Pros: Excellent price point, improved focus, VASTLY improved image quality, ISO 3200
Cons: Still very pricey for what is basically an "amateur" base camera.

I love Canon lenses. First and foremost, that's what any person looking to enter the photography fray should be investigating FIRST. A lot of people make the mistake of getting caught up in "technical specs" of a camera body when it's not even the most...

Pros: Exceptional Performance! Ease Of Use! 6-Megapixel Clarity and Canon Reputation...
Cons: Heavy.

This is 'Heaven In A Digital Camera'... Canon's 10D digital SLR camera offers stunning performance within minutes out of its box, just delivered!

I wanted to wait a bit before writing this review and my Canon 10D arrived in early March 2003...

Pros: superb image quality, easy to use, sets new low-price standards
Cons: oh, the camera strap can get twisted…

I've been a working magazine photographer for some thirty years till a confluence of circumstances took me out of the game a decade ago. Nonetheless, I've wanted to get a digital camera capable of being used professionally, for the past couple of years....

Pros: Great battery life. Really low noise.
Cons: Very annoying focus assist light.

Background: I got into photography about a year ago (2002). It is kind of weird how I got i ...

Pros: Great pictures. Easy to use. Good price.
Cons: RAW format not supported in automatic modes. No spotmeter.

I had been considering a digital SLR for sometime, and after reading the camera's great reviews and considering its price (around $1500, body only), I wanted to take this with me on a vacation trip.

I obtained the camera on the day before we...

Pros: Everything! Superb build, excellent processor and sensor, excellent autofocus. Cannot speak highly enough.
Cons: Don't be silly! That would be churlish!

The Canon EOS 10D is not just one amongst a myriad of digital cameras, this is one that stands head and shoulders above most others, certainly above anything in the same price bracket. Some people make the big mistake of comparing this with the 300D ...

Pros: Durable, good quality, mirror lockup, 1.6 crop is nice for telephoto work!
Cons: No spot meter, weak auto-focus in low light, no IR release, no EF-S support

Having made the move from the film-based clone of the 10D (the Elan 7/7E), I found the camera easy to become comfortable with. The camera has always performed flawlessly whenever I required it to, and the custom functions are great. The camera is ...

Pros: Low Price, Excellent image, reliable
Cons: Almost none

You have to preface any discussion of the 10D -by mentioning it's predecessor, the D60. The D60 was ...

Pros: Versatile, Ease of Use Given the Power
Cons: You'll lust for a lens costing more than the body.

I'll defer to the reviews by aashook, majid, and fashfoto for most of the details. If your first ...

Pros: interchangeable lenses,great images
Cons: not full frame yet, dust, quite heavy

This is my third digital camera. I started with a point and shoot Kodak and then last year although ...

Pros: Yes a Digital SLR at an affordable Price
Cons: Size & Weight

I have been shooting digital using an Olympus 620L since 98, just biding my time until an SLR came around that was near what I could afford. Finally the Canon 10D came on the market. I purchased this camera in July of 03 and have now shot over 3000 im ...

Pros: Easy to use, Great Quality, No paying for Film!
Cons: Expensive, So detailed that if you use cheap lenses it may show at full resolution

I have waited a long time to write this review. I really wanted to have a good feel for the camera before I put my 2 cents about it on the web, so now that I have taken 2200+ pictures in all conditions I think I finally have a good basis for which to ...

Pros: Build quality, no shutter lag, ease of use, quality of photos, looks, balance, features
Cons: Can't do holographic images. Seriously, I haven't found any faults.

Like many Boomers, I cut my photographic teeth decades ago on Pentax and Nikon Single Lens Reflex cameras. The weight, feel and sound of those cameras with interchangeable lens and the quality of the results were wonderful...state of the art for amateur ...

Pros: Great quality pictures, lenses interchange with other canon film cameras, ease of use
Cons: red eye & white balance functions dont work, screen doesnt show correct lighting

I am a professional photographer. Mostly photographing weddings and people. I bought this because I love using digital! This camera is good camera. I love being able to take hundreds of pictures without changing film. I bought this camera because I was ...

Pros: Easy to use. Excellent pictures. Flexibility with EF lenses.
Cons: It doesn't fit in my pocket. Really, no cons that I can see.

When I started looking for a digital camera, I really wanted a Canon SLR so I could use my EOS EF lenses. Unfortunately, the price of the D-60 was too steep and no one had the camera anyway. I started looking at the Nikon 5700, but never could get...

Pros: Excellent build quality. Excellent image quality. Interchangeable Canon lenses.
Cons: Compact flash write speed could be improved. Eyecup clips tend to break.

I had owned various SLR's in the past, most recently a Nikon N90s. Moving from film to digital was a dream for someone that is very interested in the web and digital media. The ability to move your pictures from camera to family instantly is very nice! ...

Pros: Sturdy, crisp image, easy to use and reliable. Ebay has this for around $350.
Cons: The camera gets heavy with certain lenses attached.

I wanted this camera since it came on the market. I saved up for it and happened to find it hidden away in a clearance section of Walmart - no less! I examined the box and all that was wrong was a missing manual and a cracked CD - no biggie for the ...

Pros: Breakthru camera gives the most bang for the buck,
Cons: Slow startup, heavy with spare battery, 1.6x magnification

I am a professional portrait photographer and I have been using the 10 d for about a year now. Previously I shot with the Mamiya RZ 67. I love this camera. It has changed the way I do my work. First the tripod is rarely used now. I can shoot more ...

Pros: Great images, low noise, interchangeable lenses (large selection), build quality, includes Photoshop Elements 2.0
Cons: Auto white balance, some exposure issues, no full frame sensor

UPDATE: Due to the arrival of the 20D, I'm changing my rating to 4 stars. For its time, the 10D was a great camera but the 20D addresses many issues with the 10D, so I'm reserving my five star rating for the 20D. I've had this camera for months now ...

Pros: Great price, excellent performance
Cons: Not the lightest camera I own

Just bought this the other day and have fallen instantly in love! Excellent output and ease of use threaten to make my old film SLR obsolete (or for use only on the most special of occasions). If you use a Zio! drive or similar to download photos from...

Pros: Great pictures, fast, features to allow tons of creativity that only an SLR can provide.
Cons: Could provide a bit more sharpness to images, but not really so bad.

An excellent camera at the price point. Nikon is going to have to catch up big-time. I love how fast it gets ready when you turn it on, and between shots. The controls are very easy to learn, especially if you've got prior EOS experience. Its heavy...

Pros: SLR, Ease of use, accurate color, professional features, 3FPS, 36bit color depth, multi-point focus
Cons: Weight, 1.6x Lens multiplier, no tilt and swivel LCD

I have been using Canon digital point & shoots (the G1, then a G2) for a couple of years, waiting for the day when an SLR with decent features and price became available. Wait no longer! The Canon D10 is an amazing camera, living up to the promise of...

Pros: Excellent Color
Cons: Rough Focus

With Digital Camera's becoming so popular these days, I had my wife go out and grab me one for my birthday. Now all I wanted was a cheap one to fool around with, but she really surprised me by spoiling me with this one. Now as a beginner, I was...

Pros: Excellent picture quality, Easy to use control panel - Lots of custom functions
Cons: heavy - Battery drains quickly (if you use IS lens)

This is my first digital camera, after using Canon Elan 7E for about 2 years, I bought this DSLR and I'm completely satisfied with the performance. If you already own a 7E then you don't have to read the manual for operation instructions. Easy focusing...

Pros: Price Point, Resolution, Capabilities, Plenty of Accessories (Both Canon and Other)
Cons: Just Don't Drop It!

The Canon EOS 10D is an awesome camera. The price point is perfect for those wanting prof. level equipment without the prof. level bill! I bought the 10D about a year ago. I upgraded from a Canon Rebel G 35mm. With the digital I find my shots ...

Pros: near pro-level at consumer-level price. excellent image quality
Cons: 1.6X Focal length multiplication

I just got this yesterday and I haven't been able to put it down. I am very pleased with the image ...

Pros: Fit for professional uses
Cons: Irritating the Common Users

If you think that you can take pictures and download them into any sizes, but especially for commercial uses, then this one is for you.

But, if you think that you are not that professional or not at all professional, no need to worry. This...

Pros: Ease of operation, quick start up guide, clear descriptions of dials, acronyms, and weight.
Cons: Too many picture taking opportunities, not enough time!!!

I bought this camera to start doing some sports photography. i was looking for a camera that could hold up in a variety of situations like swimming pools, soccer pools and basketball courts. this camera does it all for the user who has some knowledge of digital photography, but not as extensive as a pro. Little things make a difference and I appreciate the attention to detail, like the clear LCD screen is easy to use and operate. I don't have to have a PhD in photography to understand the user's manual and the tools.
Overall, an outstanding camera that's worth the investment. Hint, I splurged for the Canon L series lenses and am extremely pleased with the overall performance. Don't skimp on lense quality or you'll miss some of the range that this camera offers.

Pros: This camera is easy to learn. Works just like the EOS cameras you know.
Cons: I don't want to go back to film!!

I've been involved with 35mm photography for about 15 years now, and have used Canon equipment the whole time. For my birthday this year, my husband bought me the Canon 10D, the day before heading on a two-week vacation to Canyonlands and Arches National Park systems. He also purchased a 1gig CF card for me, which turned out to be a godsend. It lets me take 500 high-res files without stopping to download. The scary thing is, I've learned how to take that many in a day!! Translate the film development costs!! Picture quality is great - as a Christmas gift for my husband, I had a picture of his car, taken with the 10D at Arches NP, enlarged to 23"x30", and matted and framed. It turned out beautiful!

Pros: A nice heavy camera with easy to use instructions.
Cons: A spare battery is required.

I have had this model now for two years.Using the RAW format it gives me full control over the quality , exposure and sharpness of the images.

Having already previously purchased a Canon film camera the lenses fitted so it was cost effective.

Pros: Quality that matches film, great convenience.
Cons: Sensor is not full sized.

I've used 35mm cameras for 30 years, and I was always devoted to traditional film cameras, including the Canon EOS series. The Canon 10d is the first camera that has convinced me to move to digital. There are still some limitations in terms of dynamic range, but all in all the quality and convenience are hard to beat.

I just wish that the sensor would cover the full size of a 35mm frame, so that my collection of Canon lenses would be completely useful. This is especially a problem when you want to go wide angle.

Pros: Terrific design Intuitive controls
Cons: Made very poorly

I will be the first to say that the Canon 10D is an excellent Digital SLR. Readers should know, however, that there are significant quality problems with the camera. About two weeks after my year-warranty ran out, a number of pixels blew on the chip that have left a black spot on all my images. When I took it into the local Ritz dealer (I bought the camera from Ritz online), I was told to simply buy a new camera, that fixing it was too expensive (about $800) to be worthwhile. While I was standing there discussing my useless $1400 camera with the nice Ritz associate, two other people in the store commented that they knew people who had suffered the same problem.

Ritz responded by offering me a new body for $1399 and then recommending that I buy a two year warranty for an additional $318.00. So, that would mean I would be spending over $3000 for the right to shoot a digital SLR.

I believe that Canon is suffering from quality problems. So, I highly recommend you either buy a Nikon or buy the extended warranty.

Pros: Amazing image quality
Cons: Built in flash quit working 2 weeks after purchase

Definately the price/performance leader of digital SLR's.

Less noise than Nikon and Fuji
More features
Lots of glass and accessories

A great camera!

Pros: Rugged build quality, wide lens selection, canon reputation
Cons: poor battery life, weak built in flash

I own a Canon 10D and have used it often. The unit has never left me down. It is built like a tank, made to withstand the tortures of frequent use. Parts of the body are rubberized for a good grip and added protection. The unit has a metal lens mount and durable controls. Many people compare this unit to the Canon Digital Rebel, but there is no comparision in terms of build quality. The 10D is far superior and merits a slightly higher price. With the release of the Canon 20D, prices on the 10D should drop soon.

The unit takes excellent photos and offers the controls that most pro shooters will want. It also is easy enough for amatuers to use without the need of reading a tech manual.

The info screen is even backlit for night use!

Built in flash is on the weak side, but serves basic uses. You will want a hotshoe flash.

Battery life is a little poor, so make certain to have extras. The unit uses Canon rechargables, not standard batteries which is a drawback.

Pros: Easy, High Resolution, Sharp Images, Rugged
Cons: Hefty price tag at $1499, but well worth it. Camera body only.

Wonderful picture quality, great instructions, tons of accessories, great software, easy to use interface, and everything from total automatic down to 100% manual for everything. Works with Windows, Macintosh, and plugs directly to the television. Loaded with features. Built in flash. Removable lenses. Control the camera from a computer. Make panoramic shots. Take super long exposures. Backward compatible with Canon lenses you have from film SLRs. Fantastic product for taking superior quality stills. In fact, this is the camera that many photo studios use for portraits.

Pros: Resolution enough to print 11x14 portraits. Fast, lower price, great lenses available.
Cons: cost, lower megapixals compared to new SLRs

This camera has worked beautifully in all the ways I've used it. I've done weddings, senior portraits and family portraits with this and have very few complaints. Some say that the E-TTL flash system is poor but I have had GREAT results with a flash bracket, 550ex and a pocket bouncer. I'm looking forward to the next in this line of cameras, hopefully a little more megapixels.

Pros: - Great quality images.
- Point-and-Shoot functionality or Fully Manual exposure control.
- Exchangeable lenses.

Cons: - Very slow download of images.
- Viewfinder a little small.

I have been waiting for this camera for a long time. A digital SLR camera with enough resolution to print sharp 8x10s for under $2000. When I saw the advertisement on Apple's web site, I knew I had to have it!
This camera is like many mid-range film SLRs, but in a digital form. You can use it as a point-and-shoot when it's on fully automatic, or if you want the creative control, you can manually set aperture, shutter speed, film speed, and so much more.
There are so many things this camera does, and does well, that I can't list them all here. Some of the things at the top of my list...

- Great quality, high resolution pictures.
- Easy manual control over exposure.
- Continuous shooting (up to 9 frames in 3 seconds).
- Fast shutter speeds (up to 1/4000 sec.)
- Auto exposure bracketing.

Suffice it to say, I love this camera.